| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $183.60 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 170 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
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| Launch | Announced | 2014, March. Released 2014, March |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 96 x 49 x 17 mm (3.78 x 1.93 x 0.67 in) |
| Weight | 82 g (2.89 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Display | Type | TFT |
| Size | 2.4 inches, 18.1 cm2 (~38.5% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 176 x 220 pixels (~117 ppi density) | |
| Platform | Chipset | Mediatek MT6260M |
| CPU | 360 MHz | |
| GPU | No | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 16MB 32MB RAM | |
| Phonebook | Yes | |
| Call records | Yes | |
| Main Camera | Triple | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | No | |
| Video | 720p@30fps, 1080p (via SW update) | |
| Selfie camera | Single | VGA |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | No |
| Bluetooth | No | |
| Positioning | No | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | No | |
| Features | Messaging | SMS |
| Games | No | |
| Java | No | |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 1020 mAh, removable |
| Stand-by | Up to 360 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 3 h 40 min | |
| Misc | Colors | Black |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Emporia Flip Basic
Advantages
- Revolutionary folding OLED architecture merging pocketable carry with expansive screen utility
- Versatile hands-free Flex Mode for convenient tabletop photography and video conferences
- Practical dual-display workflow allowing rapid interactions on the exterior cover panel
- Precision-machined multi-gear hinge engineered for rigorous folding durability
Disadvantages
- Subtle tactile display crease remains perceptible along the central folding axis
- Folded chassis thickness is bulkier than conventional monolithic slab smartphones
- Sophisticated mechanical folding components command a premium market investment
Representing a bold evolution in modern industrial design, the Emporia Flip Basic bridges portable smartphone convenience with large-screen immersion through its cutting-edge folding architecture. An engineered multi-gear hinge mechanism enables a smooth, confident folding motion, while the exterior cover display provides immediate access to messaging, calls, and widgets without needing to unfold the device.
Once unfolded, the flexible internal OLED panel reveals a spacious canvas powered by the formidable Mediatek MT6260M. Flex Mode enables versatile hands-free tabletop positioning for group selfies, steady video conferences, and multi-angle capture. The optics suite—delivering crisp photography—takes advantage of the dual-screen form factor by offering cover screen previews for subjects posing in front of the lens.
Everyday longevity is maintained by a dual-cell 1020mAh battery configuration, smartly distributed across both chassis halves to preserve balanced weight distribution. In synthesis, the Emporia Flip Basic exemplifies the future of mobile multitasking, pairing groundbreaking mechanical engineering with a transformative software experience.
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